Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard out Saturday after struggling harm vs. Blues

The ultimate second of Friday’s loss to the St. Louis Blues introduced worse information for the Chicago Blackhawks than a mean loss.

Star centre Connor Bedard suffered an obvious proper shoulder harm on the ultimate faceoff, which got here with 0.8 seconds left on the clock.

Bedard was lined up in opposition to Blues captain Brayden Schenn, who pushed the third-year phenom with a cross-check whereas attempting to forestall the Blackhawks from a fast strike to even the sport.

Bedard went down in ache instantly as the ultimate horn sounded earlier than skating to the bench and down the tunnel, holding his shoulder.

Blashill added that an replace is anticipated Monday and known as the play a “freak accident.”

The 20-year-old had two assists in Chicago’s 3-2 loss, which brings his level whole on the yr to 44 in 31 video games. His 19 objectives on the yr are tied for fourth within the NHL.

If Bedard misses important time, it might have an effect on extra than simply Chicago’s playoff hopes. Bedard is amongst these competing for a spot on Staff Canada on the Winter Olympics in February.